Liberty Utilities Prepares as Blizzard Approaches

Liberty Utilities, a natural gas and electric utility in New Hampshire, has initiated emergency readiness activities ahead of the upcoming storm that is forecast to bear down on New England.

“Because of the heavy snow and gusty winds that are forecast, power outages are possible,” said John Shore, spokesman for Liberty Utilities in New Hampshire. “Our first priority is the safety of our customers and crews. We want to strongly urge people to stay off roads, not only to keep themselves safe but to allow our crews to safely restore power.”

The Liberty Utilities emergency response team activated their storm plan today. Team members are in place and ready to respond. “We have crews ready to go including line workers and tree clearing crews,” according Shore. “They are being deployed to our Salem, Lebanon and Charlestown service areas for quick response.”

Customers can check outage status at libertyutilities.com/east/electricity/outage_central/index.html or receive updates on Twitter @libertyutil_NH or on Facebook at Liberty Utilities NH. Customers should call 1-855-349-9455 to report an outage or emergency.

Liberty Utilities urges residents and businesses to put their safety first during and after the storm.

• Program the Liberty Utilities emergency/outage phone number into your cell phone before the storm: 1-855-349-9455
• Stay away from all downed wires. Power lines are not the only wires that could be dangerous. Cable and phone lines could be in contact with power lines. These lines can carry dangerous voltage as well.
• Check with the NH Red Cross to find out where the nearest shelter and aid will be available if needed at redcross.org//nh/concord
• Charge mobile phones, place a car charger in your glove compartment and fill up your car’s gas tank.
• Prepare an emergency kit with items including: bottled water; non-perishable food and a can opener; battery-powered or hand-crank radio; flashlight and extra batteries; a first aid kit.

About Liberty Utilities Co.

Liberty Utilities is a regulated water, natural gas and electric transmission and distribution utility, delivering responsive and reliable essential services to nearly half a million customers across the United States. With a local approach to management, service and support, Liberty Utilities delivers efficient, dependable services to meet customer needs. Liberty Utilities provides a superior customer experience through locally focused conservation and energy efficiency initiatives, and programs for businesses and residential customers. Performance is measured in terms of service reliability, an enjoyable customer experience, and an unconditional dedication to public and workplace safety. Liberty Utilities currently operates in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Texas. In New Hampshire, Liberty Utilities provides services to 87,000 natural gas and 43,000 electric distribution customers.

For more information visit libertyutilities.com.

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